Registered from 5 August 2014.
Dentist · independent evidence profile
Start-Smiling
5 Market Place, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0BY
CQC location 1-1572178166NHS organisation code V80330
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Area information from the registered record does not establish who funds or commissions this service. ODS code V80330. Data refreshed 19 October 2026.
Location and contact
5 Market Place, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0BY
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CQC assessment breakdown
How the service was assessed
These are CQC key-question results for this location. A percentage is shown only where CQC publishes one.
Caring
The service has met the regulations
Effective
The service has met the regulations
Responsive
The service has met the regulations
Safe
The service has met the regulations
Well-led
The service has met the regulations
Latest published evidence
Ongoing Assessment for Start-Smiling
Assessment dated 21 March 2025. Published 4 September 2025.
What CQC reported
Not applicable
People’s experience
Two weeks before our inspection, we asked the practice to encourage patients to share their views of the service with us. We also collected feedback from patients on the day of the inspection. We received feedback from 7 patients. Patient feedback provided a positive view of the dental team and care provided by the practice. Patients commented positively about the standards of cleanliness. Patients felt able to book appointments within an acceptable timescale for their needs and said they had enough time during their appointment without feeling rushed. Patients told us they were given clear information to help them make an informed choice about their treatment and any associated costs. They were involved in decisions about their care. Patients said when they were prescribed medicines, sufficient information was given. The practice shared patient feedback with the team. We were told this was reviewed and where suggestions had been made, appropriate action would be taken.
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Services and regulated activities
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Service types
Dentist
Regulated activities
Treatment of disease, disorder or injurySurgical proceduresDiagnostic and screening procedures
Specialisms
Services for everyone
Published record
Rating and report history
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9 July 2015Inspected but not ratedCQC rating history
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